The legacy of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was honored at a vigil held at Louisiana State University (LSU) last night, September 12th, 2025, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson. Johnson stated in an X post that the large student turnout was a "touching tribute and a hopeful reminder that Charlie’s legacy will endure." New details have emerged regarding the alleged assassin of Charlie Kirk, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, with an unnamed high school friend telling The Guardian that Robinson identified as "really leftist" in a Republican family. The friend, who spoke anonymously in a phone interview Friday, September 13th, described Robinson as "pretty left on everything" and the sole member of his family with such political leanings, contrasting with his Republican family members who were "gun-loving, everything." President Donald Trump departed New York City for Bedminster, New Jersey, at approximately 2:40 AM UTC on September 13th. This travel occurred as vigils continued nationwide following Kirk's assassination at Utah Valley University. Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, issued a warning regarding "evil doers." Separately, the Trump administration has drafted a proposal to deploy 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops for law enforcement missions in Louisiana's urban centers, according to Pentagon planning documents. The FBI is reportedly investigating Discord chats involving Robinson. In Dallas, an Indian immigrant was beheaded by an undocumented suspect with multiple prior arrests on September 13th. Representative Ro Khanna questioned the suspect's prior custody status. Far-right commentators have reacted to Kirk's death, with Stephen Miller vowing to continue Kirk's mission and calling for the dismantling of radical left organizations. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass directed city flags to remain at full staff, overriding a federal proclamation to lower them to half-staff.
